Some tips for a greener prefootball game party

An experiment conducted by University of Memphis researchers proved tailgaters could be drawn to greener pastures — if presented with the right game plan.

Richard Robbins

Does a little recycling make a difference? Sure. Recycling one aluminum can, for example, saves enough energy to run a television for three hours, according to the Can Manufacturers Institute. And aluminum can be endlessly recycled.

You can be a greener tailgater with just a few adjustments. Here's how:

It's a no-brainer to set up your own recycling bins for cans, bottles, paper and plastic. Use wastebaskets from home or the plastic boxes used to store ornaments. Line them with recycled garbage bags and tape on labels. If possible, park them in the back of an SUV for neatness. You may not have to cart them home, since so many people collect cans and bottles for charity recycling projects.